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PA Media Group is a diverse portfolio of specialist media companies spanning news & information, data, technology, marketing, and communications. Our flagship brand, PA Media, is the national news agency for the UK and Ireland.
About the role
We are looking for a Graduate Finance Business Partner to join the Howden team.
In this role, you will proactively support the business unit managers, driving performance improvement through clearly presented financials and analysis. You will maintain a dialogue on costs with a questioning approach and support the completion of accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, and budgets in line with deadlines.
Additionally, you will assist in developing and delivering KPIs, and support other areas of finance, including statutory accounts preparation, VAT returns and audit support.
If you are detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to develop your finance career in a commercial environment, we want to hear from you.
PA Media Group will offer a fully supported study package and a peer group of colleagues studying for professional qualifications for support.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have the desire to develop strong business and commercial finance acumen and already have excellent communication skills that enable you to convey complex financial information clearly and effectively.
You will be results-oriented, with good decision-making skills and self-confidence, allowing you to take responsibility and ownership of workloads and information distributed outside the finance team. Your flexible and adaptable nature will help you thrive in a dynamic environment, and your proactive approach will ensure you are always one step ahead in supporting the business unit managers.
As a team player who is self-motivated, you will work collaboratively to drive performance improvements and deliver clear, analytical managerial information.
You should have a part-qualified professional membership with CIMA, ACCA, or ACA, although candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.
Strong analytical skills are essential, enabling you to support accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, and budgets, and contribute to the development and delivery of KPIs.
What we offer
- Fully funded study support package inclusive of study leave for exam sittings.
- Flexible working around the core hours of 10am-4pm
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays and wellbeing day, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days after an eligibility period.
- Annual volunteering day
- 4% Company Pension contributions
- Eyecare vouchers
- Cycle 2 work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Learning and Development opportunities
- The opportunity to collaborate with talented colleagues in a supportive team environment.
- Peer group of colleagues studying for professional qualifications
- A positive culture where your contribution is valued.
Inclusion
We are working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment and as well as your skills and experience we are also focused on who you are and what else you can bring.
We are always open to discuss an individual’s flexible working needs so please speak to us during the recruitment process to understand what this could look like for you. Typically, our standard arrangement involves working in the office at least 3 days each week.
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